Bohenko deserving of performance evaluation Oct 26, 2009
Under his leadership, the Capital Improvement Program has been implemented, ensuring the infrastructure within our city is properly maintained and is planned for six years in advance as to not overburden any one budget year. His ability to institute budgetary programs for the health insurance costs and the termination pay at retirement for our city workers has made it easy to manage the peaks and valleys of those expenditures. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Exclusively Exeter: Exeter N.H. Town Blog Oct 24, 2009
Town Manager Russell Dean said a plan for improvements to water and sewer line infrastructure is included in the Capital Improvement Program. A full story on this will follow in the Friday, June 12 edition of the Exeter News-Letter. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Budget Fix Bills Begin Going to New Mexico Gov Oct 24, 2009
Swapping the financing for 243 previously approved capital improvement projects. Severance tax bonds would be issued for them, freeing up $136 million in the state's general fund account that had been set aside for the projects. (Newsmax)
Resident Asks Commission To Delay Building Project Oct 23, 2009
The commissioners reiterated it was their desire to use reserves in the capital improvements fund and possibly general revenue to help pay for the building ... 3 million for capital improvements and just under $2 million in general revenue reserves ... Engelage previously said an extra $1 million should be received in the capital improvement fund by the end of the current fiscal year in July 2010. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Letter: Ounce of prevention worth pound of cure Oct 23, 2009
After reading the proposed charter that I received in the mail last month, I was delighted to find that the town manager will be required to develop and update a five-year capital improvement plan for Saugus. I also took note of a special committee, chaired by the manager and appointed by the Select Board, known as the Planning and Construction Committee. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
BPOL, donations are issues in Aquia Milde faces two challengers in Stafford's Aquia District supervisor race Oct 23, 2009
IRENE M. EGAN Address: 64 Meadowbrook Lane Political party: Independent Political experience: None Age: 42 Family: Husband, Richard; two school-age sons Occupation: Recently served as director of government affairs for CH2M HILL Engineering Education: B.A., George Washington University Columbian College Community Activities: Board member, Stafford County Crime Solvers; Stafford schools capital improvement planning advisory committee; Women in Government Relations Most important issues: Ensuring... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
New courthouse equals safety & security Oct 21, 2009
JACKSON The Northampton County Commissioners unanimously approved to make the building of a new courthouse part of the Northampton County Capital Improvement Plan to be adopted in January of 2010. Advertisement. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Tax revenue decline has Normal in budget crunch Oct 20, 2009
Peterson said the town has delayed capital improvement projects, delayed equipment purchases, left positions vacant, and made 2 percent across-the-board cuts in all departments, but the reserve fund still took a big hit. "We're still in the black but it's important to take a two-, three-, or four-year approach on this. If we don't take action and continue as we are we could have serious problems in two to three years," he said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Wheels turning on Civic Center makeover Oct 19, 2009
commenter wrote on Oct 18, 2009 10:16 PM:" I'd prefer the park stay how it is. Save the music/entertainment venue for the lake. There is more space for people and parking as well as less traffic. I also agree with the circle having complete right of way for traffic. Any traffic entering the circle should yield to vehicles already in the circle. I'm not sure about removing the parking along the park, but maybe add a bike route on the street. As for the funds, they are from a grant and from... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Cass County Board of Commissioners Oct 18, 2009
Establish Nov. 17 hearing for Capital Improvement Plan. To Subscribe to the Brainerd Dispatch. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
The votes are in Oct 18, 2009
The school board s 2009 Capital Improvement Plan passed with 3,148 votes for Proposition No. 1 and 1,641 votes against. The proposal included the 60 million, 20-year bond funded by the renewal of the current 21. (New Iberia, LA)
Mohesky Says He Plans to Run for Mayor's Seat Oct 17, 2009
Renewal of the half-cent capital improvement sales tax is "really important" to the city's continued growth, he said. "Look at what we've been able to accomplish in the past" thanks to the tax revenue, Mohesky remarked. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Clayton council redirects SPLOST funds Oct 16, 2009
7 (million) on sewer and water," Marcellino said. "I think it needs to be specific, and let's get it fixed. ""I want to add that I'm not in favor of it, but I'm not going to fight it," Ramey said after the resolution was read aloud.Marcellino's motion to approve the resolution passed with a 4-0 vote. Councilman Roy Quilliams was not present.The city will move forward in November with another project to improve the water system after council accepted bids for the purchasing, retrofitting and... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Exempla OKs hospital transfer Oct 15, 2009
Officials with the Sisters of Charity said the litigation delayed capital improvement projects (including a $1 billion expansion of Saint Joseph Hospital to the former Children s Hospital site in Denver) an assertion that Selberg repeatedly denied. Sisters of Charity will assume operational control over Exempla including approving Exempla s future strategic plans and all operating and capital budgets, with Exempla executives reporting to the Sisters of Charity, Selberg s letter said. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Law Reduces City Collector's Salary Oct 14, 2009
Copeland said the city can save funds by not attending conferences, not giving city employees raises and stop "cost overruns" on capital improvement projects. "To have the right to create democracy and vote taken away is nothing but wrong, wrong, wrong," he said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Guy Cosentino: Five big questions for county hopefuls Oct 14, 2009
For nearly three years, the former county administrator had a capital improvement plan languishing within the Legislature. He rightly suggested that the county needs to have a plan in place to fix what it currently owns. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Plan to move city health facility advances Oct 9, 2009
5 million through the state s Community Health Centers Capital Program and the Federal funds include about $700,000 allocated in two rounds through the Department of Health and Human Services through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Health Center ARRA Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The organization is hoping for a completion date in fall 2010. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Editorial: Time for changes in state SPLOST law Oct 8, 2009
First, a bit of background: Since 1985, state law has allowed counties to use SPLOST proceeds to fund capital improvement projects - roads and other infrastructure, building construction and equipment purchases. Assessment of a SPLOST must be approved by voters in a referendum listing all of the projects slated for funding with the special levy. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Water tower troublescould be big expense Oct 8, 2009
The project was part of the capital improvement program long before Gallup came to the city, and found its home when the city acquired the roughly 50 acre property where the tank is now located. Gallup said that though development took a hit with the economy, he wants to have everything in place so that when stalled projects gain momentum, the city will be ready to accommodate them. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Brandel: We must be a voice for all of Newton Oct 7, 2009
As a result, I became immersed in working on citywide issues that included reforming how the board functions; advocating for responsible and transparent fiscal management; streamlining the budget process; getting road repair and major park and field rehabilitation on the capital improvement plan; and developing sustainable public/private partnerships to keep city programs, like branch libraries, afloat. I am vacating the seat of ward alderman and now running for alderman at-large for the simple... (Newton Tab, MA)
Early voting gets started in Teche Oct 7, 2009
Blanchard said the Iberia Parish School Board s bond propositions, including a 60 million, 20-year bond issue for the school system s capital improvement plan, are generating interest. Other items on the ballot include several measures proposed by the Iberia Parish Council, including a pay raise for council members. (New Iberia, LA)
Financial Matters Dominate MonroeTown Council Meeting Oct 7, 2009
MONROE - The Town Council, meeting Tuesday, September 29, reviewed the status of funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the capital improvement budget and the condition of the 2009 grand list ... Council member Tony Unger noted the capital improvement committee had recommended projects that would exceed $8 million in costs. (Voices, CT)
Locals attend Media Appreciation Day at UT Oct 7, 2009
Men s Athletic Director, Mike Hamilton, explained the changes were part of a multi-year, $200 million capital improvement program designed to insure the stadium remains among the elite sporting venues in the country. Sports Information Director, Bud Ford, introduced the legendary Big Orange broadcaster, John Ward, to the group who explained the origins and history of the Vol Radio Network. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Voting information Oct 6, 2009
Educational and Related Capital Improvement Bonds Totaling 31,725,000. WASILLA. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Override elections looming Oct 4, 2009
Capital improvement bond: Bond money is used for facility improvements including health and safety, preventative maintenance, equipment and energy savings. Overrides. (AZCentral -- News)
Seven Bibb Schools Join Adequate Yearly Progress List Oct 4, 2009
Friday, school supe 000022EC rintendent Sharon Patterson recognized the school district for the achievement, but also gave credit to the Capital Improvement program, which gave schools new buildings or building improvements. Patterson said almost all schools meeting AYP have benefitted from the program supported by a sales tax. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Housing Authority builds on stimulus warchest Oct 3, 2009
5 million from HUD for roughly 20 energy-efficient modernization and large-scale capital improvement projects and has committed 92 to 95 percent of the funding, said Jerome Ryans, housing authority president and CEO.. HUD has led the country in getting the stimulus dollars out the door, and will be quick to obligate the new rounds of funding like the $10. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Water rates go up today Oct 2, 2009
Tom Phelps, Brainerd Public Utilities superintendent, said the rate increases are due to increases from Minnesota Power, from which the city buys electricity; and for capital improvement projects, which the utility spends about $1 million a year for electric projects and $500,000 a year for water. "We're always updating our systems," Phelps said. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Bartow Budget Gets Green Light Oct 1, 2009
City managers were able to whittle down the upcoming budget by some $2 million from current year funding through scalebacks in capital improvement projects. City residents will see also a nominal $1. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Hagerstown cuts more than $2M from this years budget Oct 1, 2009
$110,682 from capital outlays not in the capital improvement plan, or 53. 7 percent. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Zoning Board Gives Input to Planning Firm Oct 1, 2009
City Administrator Russell Rost noted that the comprehensive plan will help the city with financial planning and capital improvement planning. "We can take items from the plan and determine how they fit into our capital improvement program," he said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
City to Seek Consultants to Review Flood Issues Sep 30, 2009
"So, maybe thre is some money that the council wants to set aside in the capital improvement sales tax fund for work on major drainage basins.". Midkiff warned council members of the effects of updating the city's floodplain maps. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
224 S. Wipf: 1925-2009 Sep 30, 2009
But in 2005, with the district faced with significant fire code violations and, therefore, capital improvement projects, school officials asked the question: Should a new school be considered. Those discussions never materialized, however - an engineering study had revealed that the building was structurally sound - and the district spent the next few years patching Freeman Elementary while quietly wrestling with what the future had in store. (Freeman Courier, SD)
A year later, despite TARP, construction bumpy Sep 26, 2009
Our fear is that in the upcoming special session of the Legislature, they will dip into the capital improvements budget to fix the deficit. Right now, contractors are living on these capital improvement projects, said Ralph Baldwin, CEO of Enterprise Builders. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Titusville's budget brings staff to lowest in 10 year Sep 25, 2009
Council cut capital improvement projects such as painting fire stations and fixing the roof of the police station from the budget and added $123,000 for additional code enforcement officers and $365,000 for improvements to streets and sidewalks. "Everyone up here realizes the risk we're at with our streets and the risk we've been at for a number of years," Tulley said, adding that bids for construction were 60 percent lower and the money would go further than it had in the past. (Florida Today)
DWP grant funding a possible solution Sep 24, 2009
The DWP has identified more than 100 million in capital improvement projects that need to be completed to improve existing infrastructure and bring the water system up to safe standards ... If all goes well, the shovel-ready capital improvement projects could receive funding from the USDA by May 2010 if approved. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Onorato introduces 2010 budget plan Sep 23, 2009
6 million, including 97 infrastructure and capital improvement projects. It requires the use of $47. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
County budget has no tax hike included Sep 23, 2009
In a practice that has become routine, Mr. Onorato is relying on a one-time revenue source to balance the budget -- the impending receipt of $30 million from the state in reimbursements for capital improvement projects ... The state reimbursement for capital improvements, which is normally injected into ongoing projects, Mr. Onorato said, will be used to balance the budget instead, possibly for the last time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sim Baby can crash in new KCC nursing complex Sep 23, 2009
Cox said that process involved many hands including the Office of the Vice President for Community Colleges, Vice President John Morton and Associate Vice President Michael Unebasami, overseeing the Capital Improvement Project from inception to completion. Brian Kashiwaeda, director, and Rodney Yim, Registered Engineer from the Physical Facilities, Planning and Construction for the University of Hawai i Community Colleges as well as members of the building design, planning and construction... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Auburn school project to go on ballot Sep 23, 2009
The board of education unanimously passed resolutions Tuesday to put a proposed capital improvement project on a ballot for voters to approve ... During Tuesday's meeting, financial consultant Bernard Donegan discussed the capital improvement plan's potential impact on the district and members of the public. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
California Avenue trees get the axe Sep 23, 2009
Maybe there is a bit of human nature's need to "want to make a change, to demonstrate one's power or knowledge.....i.e. a city beautification committee and some city council member's (or arborist's) grand scheme. I guess in this particular case regarding California Avenue's tree slaughter, it seems the citizens and business owners weren't really duly informed, and given a chance to decide which, if any, trees should be cut. Unfortunately, the repercussions will last decades. I suggest someone... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Palm Coast to brainstorm on trimming proposed tax Sep 21, 2009
Meeker said he would do it by delaying some projects in the capital improvement plan, such as pushing back the approximately $2. 3 million replacement of Fire Station No. 22 at 307 Palm Coast Parkway. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Miami-Dade County Commission OKs budget Sep 19, 2009
Money that allowed county administrators to stave off deeper cuts came from a few different sources: savings from delaying capital improvement projects, cutting employee expenses such as travel and putting a hold on merit raises. County employees also will have to absorb $106 million in salary cuts. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
City Proposes $19.7 Million Budget for Next Fiscal Year Sep 19, 2009
Capital improvement fund, $90,000. Transportation sales tax fund, $1,763,200. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Budget, time crunch merge Sep 18, 2009
The city s Revenues Committee on Monday recommended devoting over 800,000 of that money toward capital improvement projects (including street projects) in the 2010 budget. Another 200,000 the city received for allowing the state to take responsibility for the Highway 178-Seymour Cray Sr. Boulevard will also be used for the projects, along with 52,000 left over from a 2008 bond issue. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Dodge County hopes to expand highway shop Sep 17, 2009
Along with the Juneau highway shop addition, according to the five-year capital improvement plan adopted by the board last month, the highway committee is also seeking 75,000 in the 2010 budget to purchase property for the Neosho highway shop. Supervisors were informed last month the shop lacks space and its septic system is failing. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Bond Savings to Reduce Mill Rate Sep 17, 2009
"Then we can take whatever money is leftover from capital improvement projects, if any, and divide it over two years and reduce the mill rate." ... Discussion would migrate to splitting the money into thirds, with one portion going to capital improvement funds and the other two portions used to reduce taxes for the next two years ... Mr. Mancini then questioned what could be gained by placing $250,000 in the capital improvement fund. (Town Times, CT)
Wallace Group explains its fees Sep 17, 2009
Wallace and Paul Boyer were also present in response to the agenda item to terminate task order No. 9 of the Capital Improvement Plan. The order was to install emergency generators for wastewater lift stations and a water well. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
City to end public works job Sep 14, 2009
Deputy City Manager Keith Mills, who already oversees city-funded capital improvement projects, will absorb most of the public works director's duties. Changes were also made in the budget for the police department, which accounts for the largest part of the city's general fund. (Florida Today)
Legislative Council Discusses Noise Ordinance;Approves Motion for $2M Appropriation Sep 12, 2009
Ruby Johnson, 16 Chestnut Hill Rd., Sandy Hook, spoke during public participation, asking council members to question the contents of the Capital Improvement Plan when they discuss it in the near future. She pointed out discrepancies between what appears in the CIP and what is delivered, referring to playing fields that will not be built despite an expectation that they would. (Voices, CT)
Center City Council briefs.... Sep 11, 2009
The city will operate on $166,500 from the General Fund (up from $147,000 for last year), and cut its EDA budget to $500 (down from $5,000) and the Capital Improvement budget to $1,000 (down from $8,000). Wolcott's motion passed unanimously. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Washoe trustees to renew rollover bonds Sep 10, 2009
Without it, they say funding for capital improvement projects would fall to about $5 million a year. If voters approve the issued it will be continued through 2020. (KRNV.com, NV)
With bidders' tight competition, city construction funds go far Sep 10, 2009
The city may also need to devote some capital improvement money to the new band shell, but most of the project s cost will be covered by the bond issue. A closer look at other city projects. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Park Hills chooses insurance plan Sep 10, 2009
71 each year from the general and capital improvement funds ... The money would go toward capital improvements including lights for the ball fields, a new pavilion, and additional diving board or replacement of the existing one, netting at the Sports Complex, two additional umbrellas and a new pump at the pool ... The money would be supplemented by a $100,000 transfer from the general fund and a $50,000 transfer from the capital improvement fund. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Administrator Calls Budget 'Bare Bones' Sep 9, 2009
Briggs said only two new projects are proposed to be funded with capital improvement sales tax funds in the coming year ... Capital project expenditures proposed in the new budget include $495,000 for stormwater management; $664,800 for vehicles and equipment; $90,000 from the half-cent capital improvement sales tax; $1,588,200 from the half-cent transportation sales tax fund ... A complete list of capital improvement projects in the new budget, including the carryover projects, will be... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
2-yr. colleges growing too fast Sep 5, 2009
As a result, taxpayer-approved bond issues are required to initiate most capital improvement projects. The Dallas County Community College District secured voter approval in 2004 for a $450 million bond issue for new buildings on all of its main campuses, along with the construction of five satellite campuses, Hatch says. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Irrigation project to begin at Diamond Head State Monument Sep 5, 2009
"The water system and irrigation improvement project is listed on the governor's $1.8 billion statewide Capital Improvement Projects initiative list. These public infrastructure improvement projects are being implemented statewide as part of a comprehensive effort to stimulate the economy and create jobs.". The project contractor for the water system and irrigation improvements is Paradigm Construction L.L.C., and the contract cost is $89,940. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Council takes a look at FY 2010 budget Sep 3, 2009
Despite having to trim the budget in certain places the city is still budgeting for $33 million in the Capital Improvement projects fund for FY 2010 ... To learn more about the capital improvement projects being funding for FY 2010 read next weeks edition of the times. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Public invited to give input on Morriss/Gerault design plans Sep 3, 2009
The council voted in June to approve a resolution to put the project on the towns Capital Improvement Project (CIP) list. Reasons for expanding the road include traffic studies that show a current service level of F at some intersections in town, such as FM 1171 and Morriss Road. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Paradise Valley puts budget issues at top of to-do list Sep 3, 2009
Earlier this year, the town was forced to lay off employees, trim department costs and delay capital improvement projects because of the drop in revenue. Long a revenue generator for the town, the resort industry has been affected by the recession. (AZCentral -- News)
Median considered along West Main Street Sep 2, 2009
The committee did not make a decision on the median Tuesday and instead sent the proposal to the city's Capital Improvement Program committee for further discussion. A raised median would cost about 199,000, according to city estimates. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
South county court expanding Aug 30, 2009
The building is being constructed with interest from sales tax revenue the county previously collected for capital improvement projects that included new court facilities in Yuma. The contractor for the project is Yuma Valley Contractors, which also built the new library branch in San Luis. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Brawley to take up proposed utility rate hikes, agreement with beef plant Aug 30, 2009
5 percent increase per year for two years for both commercial and residential accounts are needed because of conservation by newly metered residential accounts exceeding what was expected, increased operating and maintenance costs and future capital improvement projects, city officials said. This means that a residence that uses a median amount of water, 19,000 gallons per month, would see its bill increase from 47. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Council members disagree on budget components Aug 29, 2009
The council also looked at the proposed Capital Improvement Project (CIP) projects, which include the Morriss/Gerault Road expansion, reconstruction on Flower Mound Road, Phase I of the Wilson/Carmel/Ruff tracts, the construction of Fire Station No. 5 and building the western elevated storage tank. Share this Article. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Bennett launching $22M expansion Aug 29, 2009
But the $22 million total cost of the capital improvement plan will be paid with debt, Dickson said. The funding comes from the federal Department of Education s HBCU Capital Loan Program, said Bridget Chisholm, a consultant with the Durham-based nonprofit who helped the college secure the financing. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
